Women's World Challenge Explained

Sport:Para Ice Hockey
Current Season:2024 Women's World Challenge
Founded:2022
Teams:5
Continent:Para Ice Hockey
Champion: (3rd title)
Most Champs: (3 titles)

The Women's World Challenge is a Para Ice Hockey tournament for women teams. The competition was made with the ultimate goal of expanding female participation in Para ice hockey worldwide. This tournament also acts as a precursor to an eventual Women's World Para Ice Hockey World Championships.[1]

History

Prior to the event, only three women had been to the Para ice hockey event at the Paralympics, so to increase opportunities for women in the sport, a women's-only tournament was created. The first Women's World Challenge was held in 2022, in the American city, Green Bay. The USA would win the first event, beating Canada 5–1 in the Gold Medal match.[2] In 2023, also held in Green Bay,[3] [4] United States successfully defended their title, beating the Canadians 2–0 in the Final.[5] In 2024, United States won a third title after topping the group in Skien, Norway.[6]

Summary

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Green Bay

United States

Canada
Team World

Great Britain

Green Bay

United States

Canada
Team World

Great Britain

Skien

United States

Canada
Team Europe

Great Britain

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Four teams set to compete at first Women’s World Challenge presented by Citi. International Paralympic Committee.
  2. Web site: Convincing USA takes gold in Green Bay against arch-rival Canada. International Paralympic Committee.
  3. Web site: Women’s World Para Ice Hockey Challenge Returning to Green Bay. Ian. Kennedy. May 4, 2023. The Hockey News Womens News, Analysis and More.
  4. Web site: Women’s World Challenge Presented by Citi returns to Green Bay. International Paralympic Committee.
  5. Web site: Unstoppable Team USA retain title beating Canada 2-0. International Paralympic Committee.
  6. Web site: Women’s World Challenge: Team USA complete golden hat-trick. International Paralympic Committee.